Welcome to the CoilyQueens™ page. The haircare regimen for tightly coily and 4C hair. Say bye bye to knots, tangles and breakage. Learn what you need to achieve longer, stronger hair becoming of the queen that you are!
It's midnight, but you cannot sleep because your scalp is throbbing. Earlier in the day, you got a set of braid extensions. You should never allow someone to intentionally braid your hair to tight. Doing so is a sure way to cause permanent hair loss.
Signs you need to leave your braid appointment
1. If you are wincing every time she does a braid. Extensions should be secure, but not uncomfortable.
2. If you need to take a painkiller before or during braid service. STOP!
3. If you tell the Braider it is to tight and she continues to braid to tight. STOP!
Test the tightness of your braids. Move your braid side to side, from the root. It should do so without causing you any pain.
Say you got your hair braided and none of those things happened as you were getting it done. Your scalp felt fine when you left the appointment. But within a few hours or at bedtime, your scalp begins to hurt. Our muscles relax as we sleep. It is common for annoyances to be magnified when we lay down. Even to the point that it disturbs our sleep.
5 Ways to loosen tight braids
1. Spray scalp with warm water
2. Apply some cold creamy leave in conditioner to tight area.
3. If a large portion of your scalp hurts. Run water over your scalp for about ten to 30 seconds.
4. Rub an ice cube over sore area.
5. Rub some pure cold aloe vera gel onto scalp.
Gently massage scalp after each of these methods.
There are times when you will need to remove the braids or weave quickly. Take this seriously. You can get "permanent" root damage.
1. Pain still bad, after 48 hours.
REMOVE THEM!
2. White bumps on the scalp. Those bumps are inflamed hair follicles, filled with fluid.
Braids can give you a break from incorrect manipulation. Thus helping you "retain" more length.
1. Hair extensions makes your hair grow faster. False Hair growth happens under your scalp. No type of weaves or braids can make your hair grow faster. Blood circulation, nutrients and a healthy hair root is what makes your hair grow. This is a commonly shared myth. 2. You need to straighten or blow out Afro hair in order to trim it properly. False Straightening or blow drying your hair before getting braids is a bad move for hair. Heat sucks all moisture from the hair. Then letting the fake hair sit on top of your dry hair for weeks, causes a lot of breakage. This is partly why most comb so much hair out, after they remove extensions. A good braider should be about to braid your Afro hair in its natural state.
3. If you have low porosity hair, you cannot use butters or certain products. False Porosity does not dictate the types of oils or butters one can use. Most of the oils and butters sit on top of all hair. Most times the molecular structure of the butter or oil is to big to penetrate any hair strand. To keep build up from happening, be sure to wash your hair once or twice a week.
4. The Sink Float test will tell you, your hair porosity. False There is a commonly shared test within the natural hair community. This test involves putting a strand of hair in a cup of water. Depending on whether your hair sinks or floats, dictates if you are high or low porosity. This test is not accurate. So do not base your hair regimen around it and wrongly label your hair.
Heat straightening chronically dry hair If you've been suffering from dry hair, that is not the time to press or flat iron your hair. Heat straightening hair that is chronically dry is the number one way to get heat damage. Conditioning is more than deep conditioning your hair one time, before a service. In order to properly hydrate your hair you must consistently condition with moisturizing product over a period of time. Depending on the degree of your dry hair, that conditioning therapy can take between 2 to ten weeks. Here is a conditioning boot camp regimen to help prepare hair for heat straightening.
Getting braid extension on thinning or balding hair Your edges are thinning, you found a bald spot or you have extreme breakage. This is not the time to install fake hair. If the hair loss is coming from the hair root then you should not add extra weight to your hair strands. Breakage is usually from lack of moisture and braiding fake hair into your hair will only cause more dry hair. I understand that your hair may not look its best when going through a trauma, so opt for a wig instead. At the end of your day you can remove the wig, so your scalp can breathe. Watch out for the combs which come attached to lacefront wigs. Those combs can cause more thinning to your edges, opt for an elastic band to secure your wig. Strengthen your hair and hydrate your hair, then you can install extensions that are not tight or extra small. Check the Braid Retain and Grow Method. This method helps you keep your hair while wearing fake hair.
FLIP FLOPPING BETWEEN NATURAL HAIR AND FAKE HAIR Many naturals will go back and forth between their natural hair and fake hair. They do so because they are not satisfied with their current length or the way their hair styles. Flip flopping back and forth will continue to dry your hair out. Each time you come out of a set of braid extensions or weaves, you have to work hard restoring moisture back in your hair strands. This is because the majority of the fake hair is made of plastic. This plastic sits on top of your hair and dries it out over time. Lots of black women lose way more hair than they should when removing extensions and this is due in part to the hair drying out under the fake hair. Learn your hair first. Learn how to properly hydrate it and style it. Do not be so quick to hid behind fake hair. Give your hair time to flourish. Once you have created a good regimen for your hair and your hair is strong and holding moisture well, then go to the fake hair for style variety. This way you are using the fake hair as a style option and not to hide behind out of frustration.
The crochet braids of the 90's have made a big comeback. You see naturals posting their proud crochet braids pictures on just about every hair forum, group or hair site. You see more people showing them off than their natural hair. You see hashtags such as #protectivestyling, next to their fresh set of crochet braids. But is your hair truly protected? Just because you cover your hair with fake hair does not make it protected.
Your protection comes from hair care, not fake hair.
#1. Not keeping your scalp clean, stunts hair growth The average person wearing crochet braids does not wash their hair on a weekly basis. This is unhealthy for the scalp and drying to the hair. Because the hair used is synthetic hair, wearers are more concerned with keeping the hair looking good than keeping the scalp clean.
Never sacrifice the health of your hair just to keep a style longer.
#2. The synthetic hair is drying to your natural hair
The hair which most people use to create crochet braids is made of a form of plastic. This fake fiber lays on top of the hair and dries out your natural hair. The fake hair that comes in colors is even worst. The dye chemicals lay on top of the hair and seep onto the scalp. In some cases the scalp can have an allergic reaction to the hair.
Remember what lays on top of your hair also seeps into your scalp.
#3. The common braid pattern causes traction alopecia The popular braid pattern of braiding the hair straight back is damaging to the edges. This braid pattern will make your hairline recede. The weight of the fake hair hanging on the cornrow base of your natural hair sometimes leads to breakage. Especially when people leave crochets in for 3 months or more.
Use a different braid pattern if you wear crochet braids more than once. Cornrowing the hair down, from the top to the ear, is a better braid pattern than cornrowing straight back.
These dangers also apply to sew ins and braid extensions. Before you get your next set of braids or weaves, protect your hair by following the Braid Retain and Grow Method.
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Toni Daley is a wig designer, jewelry designer, youtuber, daughter and wife!
I became familiar with Toni Daley through her youtube channel. I enjoy her natural hair tutorials, product reviews and the way she highlights black owned businesses. In addition to her main channel she also vlogs with her wonderful supportive husband and precious dog Marley.
You must visit her website Toni Daley.com, and check out her fabulous natural looking wigs. She has two great sellers. The Gabe wig and the Toni Half wig. She also has a large selection of beautiful afrocentric handcrafted earrings at a great price.
The Toni Half Wig is a top seller, order now it sells out fast!
Let's learn more about this fabulous natural sister!
CoilyQueensRock: Toni you are natural, right?
Toni: Yes, I am 100% natural since 2007.
CQR: What prompted you to go natural?
Toni:After deciding not to relax my hair anymore I decided to try
braids. I fell in love with braided styles and experimented with box
braids, microbraids, curly braids, human hair braids, cornrows, you name
it...I tried it. I wore braids for about 2 years straight. When I
decided to give the braids a break I was shocked at the thick head of
natural afro textured hair I had grown and fell in love with my new
found texture.
CQR: What has been your biggest challenge being natural?
Toni:I really don't have much challenges being natural especially now that
there are so many more options available for us in terms of both
products and styling.
CQR: What has been your biggest reward from being natural?
Toni:My biggest reward is definitely the platform I've built online and
being able to inspire thousands of women to rock the hair they were born
with and letting little girls know that they are beautiful just the way
they are.
CQR: Do you have specific natural hair goals?
Toni:My hair goals really haven't changed since going natural. Relaxed or
natural my goals have always been to have a head full of healthy hair
and to have fun with my styles.
CQR: I have enjoyed subscribing to you on youtube for over a year, it seems. How long have you been on youtube?
Toni:I've happily been making videos on YouTube for about 5 years now.
CQR: How long have you had a passion for designing earrings?
Toni:When I fell in love with being natural I really wanted to be able to
express that through my clothing and accessories as most naturals do. I
started purchasing natural hair t-shirts but what I really wanted a pair
of afro pick earrings. Back in '07 there wasn't the market that there
was now and I just honestly couldn't find any...so I decided to make
them and that's how I got started.
CQR: Your Toni Wig and Gabe wig is on point and fabulous. What inspired you to start designing wigs?
Toni: I've always been a fan of extensions, particularly half wigs when I
was relaxed. That didn't change when I went natural but it did become
harder to find half wigs that blended with my own natural hair. I
always tend to think that if it's a problem for me, it must be a problem
for other women out there so I decided to create my own and introduce
them onto my site. I started with the Toni wig which mimics my own 4c
hair. After that I collaborated with one of my favourite YouTubers
Gabrielleof TheGabeFix to create a wig which mimics her infamous twist
outs on 4b hair. I introduced a new style 3 months ago called 'The Big
Chop' wig which is a short natural hair wig in the popular tapered cut
style. I hope to have new styles in the future as well.
CQR: Can we expect any new wig designs in the near future?
Toni:I introduced a new style 3 months ago called 'The Big Chop' wig which is a short natural hair wig in the popular tapered cut
style. I hope to have new styles in the future as well.
CQR: I love your earrings and accessories. What can we expect from ToniDaley.com for this Fall or next Spring?
Toni:I'm an artist at heart and love to create so you can always be on the
look out for new designs on my site! This fall you can expect new
artwork, earring designs, and wig colour options!
Protective styling: Covering your natural hair with fake hair for an extended period of time or wearing your natural hair in a style in which your ends are not loose.
For the most part this is what the term "protective styling" means to those who commonly use it. They feel their Afro texture hair will not retain length unless it is covered with fake hair or tucked away. A large number of women with type 4 hair strongly feel they cannot retain length without protective styling in this way. Having 4C hair I find that to not be the case. I have grown my hair using extensions and not using extensions. I retained healthier growth without using fake hair. Having achieved long length both ways, I have come to view the term "protective styling" differently.
Protection from what? So what are black women protecting their hair from? Some will say from the elements, the sun, the atmosphere. But our hair is made to withstand the sun, unless you are one who spends hours in the sun. Most of us work inside. The air hot or cold will not damage properly groomed hair. Our hair keeps the head warm and works as a filter. If Afro hair has to be protected from the elements, then why does white hair or Asian hair not need protection? Afro hair is made mostly of protein the same as any other group. The truth is Afro hair is just as strong as any other hair. What it needs protection from isstyling methods, improper use of style toolsand harshchemicals in hair products. Those are the things which cause Afro hair to break or any hair to break.
Skinny braids!
Simply covering your hair with fake hair alone does not protect the hair. There are many people who experience breakage when they remove their braid extensions or weaves. Many times the hair will thin out when coming out of a weave. The person received length but now their ends are thin and see through. In order for fake hair to protect your hair you must follow a moisture and strengthening regimen before applying the extensions and while in the extensions.You must also remove the extensions in a healthy way.
The Braid, Retain and Grow method is the absolute best method to use before you apply any type of hair extensions or weaves. This method will help you retain the healthiest growth from your protective style.
BRAID RETAIN AND GROW COVERS:
Preparing your hair for the braid process
What to do to the hair as it is getting braided
How to take care of your scalp while in the extensions
The best way to remove your extensions to avoid breakage. Get the BRG method.
Nails are filed and oiled, so no snagging the hair.
How the CoilyQueens Regimen defines protective styling Protective styling under the Coily Queens Regimen involves: maintaining regular protein treatments, finger combing and keeping the hair hydrated. Protective styling is not applying fake hair, it is styling your hair gently using your God blessed fingers. The CQR does not use combs, any type of hair brush or blow dryers. Using combs and brushes only snap and pop Afro curly hair. Daily styling is achieved using the fingers only. When you follow the Coily Queens Regimen your hair will be soft, free of knots and easy to untangle. This makes it easy to style the hair with your fingers. On this regimen you are free to enjoy your hair daily and not have to cover it with fake hair all of the time. You can rock twist outs, wash and goes, braid outs daily and still retain length. Hair is free flowing and able to grow freely while you enjoy your hair, the same as other groups.
My everyday twist out!
Two strand twist out
Flat twist out!
Bedtime set in about 12 medium twists
How I set my hair at bedtime.
I massage my scalp with a natural oil and lubricate my strands. Apply a moisturizer only if needed. Then I two strand twists in medium sections. In the morning I untwist, style with my fingers, shake and go. Easy breezy Coily Queen!!!! You can be one to on the Coily Queens Regimen start today!
Depending upon how your weave is attached in lots of cases it can be bothersome to cleanse your scalp effectively, while wearing a full sew in. It might be difficult, but hair growsbeston a scalp free of bacteria and dirt, so washing your hair is extremely important to maintaining healthy hair while wearing a weave. Many ladies wear weaves to achieve extra length and thickness, but also with the hopes, that by giving their natural hair a rest, they will retain more hair length. It is true that giving your hair a break from daily manipulation will allow you to retain more length, but bacteria, fungus and dirt will retard your hair growth if you do not keep your scalp clean while wearing a hair weave. In order to retain length, your hair roots must first produce hair growth, neglecting your scalp while your hair is braided under a weave, will create an environment that is not conducive to hair growth.
Never neglect the health of your hair, for the sake of maintaining a style longer.
Partial weave with natural hair out on the front.
If I have a partial weave with some leave out, how often should I wash my hair? Wash/deep condition your natural hair (leave out) once a week. Cleanse your scalp thoroughly once every two weeks. Do I need to do anything to my natural hair before getting a sew in? What about the weave hair? Before getting your hair weaved, your natural hair should be thoroughly cleansed and moisturized. The Braid, Retain and Grow method, gives you detailed instructions on how to prep your hair for braids or weaves. Once you have properly prepped your hair for the weave process you must then give your hair weave a good acid wash, to remove any chemicals and germs the fake hair may have. This process should be done when using any type of human hair. If you do not take these precautions then know that for several weeks this hair is sitting on top of your head and whatever germs, mites or chemicals are on the hair will end up on your scalp, and when this happens it will lead to itching, dandruff, fungus growth, slow hair growth or worsthair loss. Properly prepping your hair and cleansing the hair weave before application is extremely important and a step which should not be skipped or half done. Why do you recommend to only cleanse my scalp once every two weeks?
You should have started your hair weave on a freshly cleansed scalp. An added advantage of wearing a sew in is that the track hair covers most of your hair and shields your scalp from many of the pollutants and dust we normally accumulate throughout a day. So therefore the average person can cleanse their scalp every other week. However, if you are one who is prone to dandruff and sweats a lot, you may need to cleanse your scalp every week. If you have an active lifestyle of working out you will also need to clean your weave and scalp on a weekly basis. If you workout I recommend braid extensions over hair weave.
Taking care of your hair weave is broken down into 3 parts
Cleansing your leave out (weekly)
Cleansing your scalp (every other week)
Cleansing your weave hair (once a month)
Cleansing your leave out:On a weekly basis cleanse and deep condition your leave out (natural hair), all you do is pull your hair weave back with an elastic band out of your way and wash your natural hair in the sink leaning forward. This will keep water and product from running down your hair weave. Do not neglect your leave out, remember to give it extra attention but trynot to apply heat to it a lot. Keep your natural hair, moisturized and lubricated. Pick a hair weave texture that is close to your natural hair so you do not have to add heat to blend. Protect your edges. Cleansing your scalp: Every other week cleanse your scalp gently but thoroughly. Purchase a soft to medium toothbrush and a cleanser such as ORS stimulating scalp cleanser or make your own with tea tree oil and aloe vera gel. Put the product in a squeeze bottle with a tube tip and apply the product in between your weave track then gentlyscrub with the toothbrush. Gently go between each track and gently scrub with your toothbrush. Once you have gone over your whole scalp once, you can choose to rinse your scalp with water or take a clothe and gently rub it over you scalp to remove any dirt or buildup. The toothbrush will pick up dirt and germs from the scalp, however if you do not rinse or wipe them away they will remain on your scalp. If you choose to rinse with water do so in the shower holding your head backwards, because holding your head forward tangles you hair weave. Take your time rinsing or wiping to ensure that your scalp feels refreshed. Once you are finished rinsing your scalp then massage a natural oil in between each track, and proceed to take care of your weave hair.
How do I take care of the weave hair?
Because there are so many different types of weave hair, it is recommended to follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning it. Start with a gently shampoo for keeping your hair weave free of dirt and product buildup. You must keep the weave hair clean otherwise it will start to break your skin out. It is very common for women to get breakouts on the forehead or around the sides of the jaw area, from dirty weaves rubbing against their face clogging their pores. So do not pile lots of product on your weave hair and cleanse it once a month.
CoilyQueen tips and reminders:
Hair grows best on a clean scalp!
Never sacrifice the health of your hair in order to wear a style longer.
Make your own scalp cleanser: mix 1/2 cup of Aloe Vera get with 3 drops of tea tree oil.
If you purchase human hair extensions in particular virgin hair, always pre wash your hair.
Scrub gently when going through each track with a toothbrush, but do not cause breakage.
After every cleanse always oil your scalp with a good quality oil, it should be unrefined and virgin. Recommended oils are EVOO, avocado oil, coconut oil or castor oil.
You can keep your sew in for 8 weeks for fine or medium hair.
10 weeks for thick coarse hair.
7 weeks for weak damaged hair.
Never leave your sew in for longer than 10 weeks no matter how good it continues to look.
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